sheepcote

noun

«sheepcote» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

It is where Saul entered a cave, and where God says He took David from following the sheep to make him prince.

Interpretation. Tradition sees David's shepherd start as training for kingship, since caring for sheep taught him to care for a people.

An old word for a small shelter or pen where sheep are kept. tree →

And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet. (Prophets 1SA.24.4, JPS 1917) tree →
Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto My servant David: Thus saith the LORD of hosts: I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over My people Israel; (Writings 1CH.17.7, JPS 1917) tree →
Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto My servant David: Thus saith the LORD of hosts: I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over My people, over Israel. (Prophets 2SA.7.8, JPS 1917) tree →

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